British Maps and Map-Makers (Britain in Pictures #73)

A lovely copy! Describes early English maps & their intricate relationship to British history & culture. Author was head of the Map Room at the British Library & President of the Hakluyt Society. Originally published in 1944, this is the (stated) Third Impression (Revised) from 1947, in 48 pages with 8 lovely full-color plates & 26 black & white illustrations. Slim red & white hardcover with cover illustration that matches DJ is Near Fine: very clean & binding tight; creamy pages with very mild tanning to exterior edge, but completely unmarked; endpapers show dark offsetting. are heavily tanned in areas. Slight mustiness & slight warping. NO writing, highlighting or underlining. NOT ex-lib. The unclipped DJ is in Fine condition: nearly flawless, no creasing; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover free! Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have. Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends, & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Collins

Year: 1947

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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